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Contrasting Ideas

Which of these sentences is correct? Choose "true" if you think it's alright and "false" if you think there is an error.

1. Despite that Harold wasn't the fastest runner, he won the race.
    True
    False

2. There were not many people at the party, but it was really enjoyable.
    True
    False

3. Despite not feel too good this morning, I went to work.
    True
    False

4. It's an old radio. Although, it works really well.
    True
    False

5. Although Gary worked for weeks on that assignment, he got a terrible mark for it.
    True
    False

6. Despite my thick overcoat, I felt cold while at the stadium watching the game.
    True
    False

7. In spite of the fact that I lay on the beach all day, I am as white as I was before!
    True
    False

8. I performed confidently at the interview. Despite, I didn't get the job.
    True
    False

9. Even though Rosa and Marcello had a huge row last night, they seem very happy today.
    True
    False

10. In spite to speak English well, they asked me to take a course at the university.
    True
    False